About Kate Duncan
It was as a pre-teen, in Junior High School that Kate Duncan was introduced to woodworking. Little did she know, that first shop class would be the beginning of an entire career in furniture making and design. Since her days in Jr. High, Duncan has dedicated the last twenty some years to honing her craft and developing her aesthetic and nowadays, Duncan produces bespoke heirloom-quality furniture out of her Toronto studio. She crafts each and every piece by hand utilizing traditional joinery and manufacturing techniques. Flawless dovetails and delicate knife hinges done...Read More
Featured Pieces
Architecturally Inspired Dining Table with Leaves in Black Walnut by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unapologetically bold, Kate Duncan's Ribbed Dining Table is a statement piece that pays homage to both a contemporary aesthetic as well as ancient architecture. Columns of coopered r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Solid Black Walnut Dining with Signature Kate Duncan Ribbed Base
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unapologetically bold, the ribbed dining table is a statement piece that pays homage to both a contemporary aesthetic as well as ancient architecture. A column of coopered ribs and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Solid Oak Writing Desk with Leather Veneer Top by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Riffing on a traditional writing desk, the ribbed writing desk is made in solid oak with a dark green leather veneer top. A small drawer in the front is done up with dovetails, a lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Desks
Materials
Wood, Leather
White Oak Dresser / Credenza, Oxidized Black with Leather Veneer by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Designed to be noticed and built to last for generations. The Ribbed Credenza’s strong lines and bold structure are borrowed from the architecture of the Brutalist movement. Solid ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Solid Black Walnut Bed with Leather Veneered Nightstands by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A serious statement piece, the Ribbed Bed's strong lines and bold structure are borrowed from the architecture of the Brutalist movement. Floating 'waterfall-grain' nightstands and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Ash and Cognac Leather Veneer Bed by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An angled back rest done in thick leather veneer makes the Heather bed not just comfortable but also luxurious. Recline and rest. Expertly designed using solid North American hardwoo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Wood
Oxidized Black Walnut Credenza by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Straight forward and sturdy the Debra credenza is a luxurious take on a Classic. Done up in solid North American hardwoods and traditional joinery, this piece finds itself at home in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Ash Dining Table by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The tapered leg and beveled top give the Nicole table a distinct lightness; and rather than using a bulky skirt that wraps around the perimeter of the table, the legs come together i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Solid Black Walnut Bed with Floating Nightstands by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A bold statement piece, the Claire Bed's skookum solid wood headboard with floating 'waterfall-grain' nightstands is built to last for generations. Using traditional joinery like sol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Black Walnut Coffee Table by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The tapered leg and beveled top give the Nicole table a distinct lightness, and rather than using a bulky skirt that wraps around the perimeter of the table, the legs come together i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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